ESG and Climate Finance - Page 2 of 16

GreenYellow issues US$14.7 million bond to advance solar energy in Brazil
February 28, 2025
GreenYellow, a global leader in decentralized energy transition, has issued a US$14.7 million bond in Brazil to finance solar energy projects, aligning with new Brazilian regulations. The financing, coordinated by Itaú BBI, supports five solar plants. Source: Renewables Now
Kallpa Generación issues US$500 million bond to fund solar project and refinancing
February 6, 2025
Peruvian power company Kallpa Generación has issued US$500 million in international bonds to help finance its 309 MW Sunny solar project in Arequipa and refinance its US$350 million Kallpa 2026 bond. Source: PV Magazine LATAM
MOL invests US$25 million in Latin America reforestation fund to support net zero goals
January 23, 2025
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has invested US$25 million in The Reforestation Fund I, LP, a forestry fund focused on Latin America, as part of its goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Managed by BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, the fund supports carbon credit generation through reforestation and forest conservation, while promoting biodiversity, local […]
BNDES approves US$79.57 million to boost ethanol and biomass energy in Minas Gerais
January 23, 2025
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved US$79.57 million in financing to expand sugarcane ethanol production and biomass energy capacity at CMAA’s Vale do Pontal facility in Minas Gerais. Source: Ethanol Producer
Grenergy secures US$324 million financing for solar-plus-storage project in Chile
January 9, 2025
Grenergy has secured US$324 million in financing for the fourth phase of its Oasis de Atacama solar-plus-storage project in Chile, set to include 269MW of solar PV capacity and 1.1GWh of battery storage. The financing consortium includes BNP Paribas, Natixis, Société Générale, the Bank of Nova Scotia, and SMBC.. Source: Energy Storage News
Bahamas announces US$300 million debt-for-nature swap for marine conservation
December 6, 2024
The Bahamas has refinanced US$300 million of its external debt, securing over US$120 million for marine conservation and climate change mitigation projects. This “debt-for-nature” deal, the fifth of its kind globally, was made with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other financial partners. Source: AP News
Barbados launches world’s first debt-for-climate resilience swap
December 6, 2024
Barbados has implemented the world’s first “debt-for-climate resilience” swap, unlocking US$165 million for climate adaptation projects. The deal allocates US$125 million to upgrade sewage treatment plants, improving water supplies and reducing marine pollution, alongside investments in water infrastructure, food security, and environmental protection to combat climate change effects. Source: Reuters
Enel to invest US$40 billion in grid and renewable energy over next three years
November 21, 2024
Enel SpA, Italy’s utility giant, plans to invest US$40.05 billion in its grid and renewables energy businesses between 2025 and 2027, focusing on core activities and regulated assets with predictable returns. About 75% of the total investment will be directed toward Enel’s European operations, while the remaining 25% will go to its Latin and North […]
EIB and CDB launch US$109.4 million initiative to improve water management and protect Caribbean oceans
November 7, 2024
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have launched a US$109.4 million initiative to enhance water supply management and protect the ocean ecosystem across the Caribbean. The funding will support projects aimed at improving clean water access, wastewater treatment, solid waste collection, and flood prevention, while also addressing climate change impacts […]